Translations and Reflections

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What is the algebraic representation of translating a figure 3 units left and 5 units down?

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(x-3, y-5)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Which triangle is a translation of triangle X?

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triangle B

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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How do you translate triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C'?

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(x-2, y+9)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the algebraic representation of translating a figure 4 units down?

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(x, y-4)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the algebraic representation for reflecting a figure over the y-axis?

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(x, y) --> (-x, y)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in a given direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the effect of translating a figure 5 units to the right?

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The algebraic representation is (x+5, y).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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How do you reflect a figure over the x-axis?

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The algebraic representation is (x, y) --> (x, -y).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the difference between translation and reflection?

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Translation moves a figure without changing its orientation, while reflection flips a figure over a line.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the algebraic representation of translating a figure 2 units up?

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(x, y+2)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5